Carol Ann Gibson, born on July 8, 1944, in Jersey City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025 at the age of 80.

She is survived by her son, Bryan, and his partner, Tricia; her granddaughter, Zoe; and Al Blankenstein, who shared several happy years of companionship with her. Carol also leaves behind her brothers Jimmy and Bob (Lynda) Trainor, sisters Ruth (Richie Chifulini) Dygan and Maureen (Anthony) Salamone, cousins Carol Ellison and Judy Hunt, sister in law and friend Rosalie (Dominick) Creanzo, several nieces and nephews, and a close circle of friends. She was preceded in death by her husbands, George Gibson and Anthony Bontempo, brother in law Ted Dygan, and cousin John Ellison.

Growing up in Jersey City as the oldest child, Carol developed a clear sense of responsibility and a no-nonsense approach to life. She worked for the Hopatcong School District for many years before moving to Whiting in her retirement. She appreciated the simple things and enjoyed an active lifestyle that included flea markets, bus trips, plays and musicals, trips to Point Pleasant, and spending time with friends and family.

A service to remember Carol's life will be held at Manchester Memorial Funeral Home, 28 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting, NJ, on Saturday, February 22 (calling hour 11 AM, followed by a short service at noon.) In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to The Friends of the E. Louise Childs Library, 21 Sparta Road, Stanhope, NJ 07874.